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2021 Kia Seltos AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

S AWD vs S FWD

AWD adds $1,600. Costs $184 more a year in fuel.

$2,701more over 6 years

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S FWDS AWDPriceFWD$21,990AWD$23,590Fuel a yearFWD$1,239AWD$1,422Total over 6 yearsFWD$29,422AWD$32,123
Blue: S FWD. Orange: S AWD.

AWD and FWD pair

2021 Kia Seltos AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
S FWD
S AWD
$21,990
$23,590
$1,60031 mpg
27 mpg
$1,239
$1,422
$2,701+369 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked